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View article: HIV testing among sub-Saharan African migrants in the Netherlands: a comprehensive analysis of barriers and facilitators
HIV testing among sub-Saharan African migrants in the Netherlands: a comprehensive analysis of barriers and facilitators Open
In the Netherlands, sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, and late HIV diagnoses remain a significant challenge. Using a socioecological framework, we explored barriers and facilitators to HIV testing …
View article: Healthcare Access and Linkage to HIV Care in the Netherlands: Qualitative Insights from Sub-Saharan African Migrants and Key Informants
Healthcare Access and Linkage to HIV Care in the Netherlands: Qualitative Insights from Sub-Saharan African Migrants and Key Informants Open
Sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAM) face notable health disparities, yet research on their experiences accessing healthcare services, including for HIV, is limited within the European context. Using a socioecological framework, we explored…
View article: Exploring HIV Self-testing and Implementation Determinants among Migrants: Perspectives from sub-Saharan African Migrants and Key Informants in the Netherlands
Exploring HIV Self-testing and Implementation Determinants among Migrants: Perspectives from sub-Saharan African Migrants and Key Informants in the Netherlands Open
HIV self-testing (HIVST) has the potential to increase testing uptake among populations underserved by facility/clinic-based services, including sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAM) in Europe. However, research on HIVST among SSAM in Europe…
View article: Perceptions of Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Individuals in Europe Using Structural Text Modeling Technique: Cross-Sectional Study
Perceptions of Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Individuals in Europe Using Structural Text Modeling Technique: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively prevents HIV but remains unevenly accessible across Europe. Long-acting PrEP (LA-PrEP), recently approved in Europe, offers new HIV protection options. However, no qualitative evi…
View article: Oral PrEP use and intention to use long-acting PrEP regimens among MSM accessing PrEP via governmental and non-governmental provision pathways, 20 European countries, October 2023 to April 2024
Oral PrEP use and intention to use long-acting PrEP regimens among MSM accessing PrEP via governmental and non-governmental provision pathways, 20 European countries, October 2023 to April 2024 Open
BACKGROUND Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provision routes across Europe differ notably between governmental and non-governmental pathways. The introduction of long-acting (LA)-PrEP may further diversify provision dynamics. AIM We investi…
View article: Interest in and Preference for Long-Acting Injectable Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men, Trans* Individuals, and Cisgender Heterosexual Women: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Interest in and Preference for Long-Acting Injectable Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men, Trans* Individuals, and Cisgender Heterosexual Women: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP) offers potentials for expanding PrEP coverage and improving public health outcomes. This study synthesizes evidence on the prevalence and determinants of interest in an…
View article: European Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men and Trans People Internet Survey (EMIS-2024): Design and Methods
European Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men and Trans People Internet Survey (EMIS-2024): Design and Methods Open
Men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as transgender and non-binary individuals, continue to face a disproportionate burden of stigma, mental health challenges, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections. To address their needs, pub…
View article: Informed decision making in the context of HIV prevention: an experience sampling study among men who have sex with men
Informed decision making in the context of HIV prevention: an experience sampling study among men who have sex with men Open
Our findings suggest that informed HIV prevention decisions are associated with higher perceived safety and act compensatory towards low personal safety prioritizations. This highlights the importance of supporting informed HIV prevention …
View article: Epidemiological impact and cost‐effectiveness analysis of PrEP provision expansion among MSM in the Netherlands
Epidemiological impact and cost‐effectiveness analysis of PrEP provision expansion among MSM in the Netherlands Open
Introduction Several European countries show potential for pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provision expansion, with many men who have sex with men (MSM) on waiting lists. In the Netherlands, approximately 15,000 PrEP‐eligible/intending MS…
View article: Seksuele gezondheidsverschillen in Nederland verkleinen
Seksuele gezondheidsverschillen in Nederland verkleinen Open
Behoeften van en zorg en ondersteuning voor groepen met een risico op een seksuele gezondheidsachterstand. In dit mixed-methods onderzoek zijn faciliterende en belemmerende factoren voor de zorg en ondersteuning op het gebied van seksuele …
View article: HIV Testing Among Sub-Saharan African Migrants in the Netherlands: A Comprehensive Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators
HIV Testing Among Sub-Saharan African Migrants in the Netherlands: A Comprehensive Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators Open
In the Netherlands, Sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, and late HIV diagnoses remain a significant challenge. Using a socioecological framework, we explored barriers and facilitators to HIV testing …
View article: Impact of increased diagnosis of early HIV infection and immediate antiretroviral treatment initiation on HIV transmission among men who have sex with men in the Netherlands
Impact of increased diagnosis of early HIV infection and immediate antiretroviral treatment initiation on HIV transmission among men who have sex with men in the Netherlands Open
The number of new HIV infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Netherlands has been decreasing, but additional efforts are required to bring it further down. This study aims to assess the impact of increased diagnosis of ear…
View article: Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among People with HIV in Indonesia
Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among People with HIV in Indonesia Open
Indonesia is a country deeply rooted in religion, faith, and spirituality. These aspects significantly determine individuals' decision-making and behavior, including health care decisions. Given the suboptimal attainment of the HIV-cascade…
View article: Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia
Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia Open
Indonesia is a country deeply rooted in religion, faith, and spirituality. These aspects significantly determine individuals’ decision-making and behavior, including healthcare decisions. Given the suboptimal attainment of the HIV-cascade …
View article: The Disparities of PrEP Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Between the Global South and the Global North: An Updated Determinantal Global Meta-Analysis
The Disparities of PrEP Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Between the Global South and the Global North: An Updated Determinantal Global Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Suboptimal adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) limits its global impact, with current evidence mostly from the Global North and lacking Global South perspectives. This meta-analysis synthesizes the rates and determinan…
View article: Relational Well-being of Female Workers in Low-Skilled Jobs in Ethiopia
Relational Well-being of Female Workers in Low-Skilled Jobs in Ethiopia Open
With the expansion of global production networks (GPNs) in Africa, more women are becoming employed in low-skilled and labor-intensive jobs. Most studies on workers in GPNs focus on work conditions and their impact on production and networ…
View article: A Syndemic Clustering of Adversities on Suicide Risk among YMSM Living with HIV in Bangkok: A Causal Latent Class Analysis
A Syndemic Clustering of Adversities on Suicide Risk among YMSM Living with HIV in Bangkok: A Causal Latent Class Analysis Open
View article: Access to HIV prevention, testing and care among people with a migration background in Euregio Meuse-Rhine: a needs and assets assessment
Access to HIV prevention, testing and care among people with a migration background in Euregio Meuse-Rhine: a needs and assets assessment Open
This study addresses disparities among people with a migration background (PMB) and those in less-urban regions, across the HIV prevention and care continuum (HIVPCC). We conducted a needs assessment and assets assessment to identify gaps …
View article: The Unseen Impact of Affordability: Copayment Sensitivity for Long-Acting PrEP Among MSM in Europe
The Unseen Impact of Affordability: Copayment Sensitivity for Long-Acting PrEP Among MSM in Europe Open
View article: DETERMINANTS OF RETURN TO ACTIVE USE AMONGST PREVIOUSLY REHABILITATED USERS OF NYAOPE WITH A HISTORY OF MULTIPLE REHABILITATIONS
DETERMINANTS OF RETURN TO ACTIVE USE AMONGST PREVIOUSLY REHABILITATED USERS OF NYAOPE WITH A HISTORY OF MULTIPLE REHABILITATIONS Open
Returning to active use of nyaope is one of the most problematic issues amongst previously rehabilitated persons who use this substance in South Africa. To understand this aspect in-depth, the study sought to explore the determinants of re…
View article: Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia
Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia Open
Indonesia is a country deeply rooted in religion, faith, and spirituality. These aspects significantly determine individuals’ decision-making and behavior, including healthcare decisions. Given the suboptimal individual management of HIV i…
View article: Informed Decision Making in the Context of HIV Prevention: An Experience Sampling Study Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Informed Decision Making in the Context of HIV Prevention: An Experience Sampling Study Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Open
Objective: Individuals seeking HIV protection can choose from various strategies (e.g., condoms, PrEP). Thus, individuals may engage in informed decision making, balancing risks and benefits with their values. This study examines how diffe…
View article: Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia
Religion, Faith, and Spirituality as Barriers and Facilitators to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation among People with HIV in Indonesia Open
Indonesia is a country deeply rooted in religion, faith, and spirituality. These aspects significantly determine individuals’ decision-making and behavior, including healthcare decisions. Given the suboptimal attainment of the HIV-cascade …
View article: Relatively high interest but limited active engagement in HIV cure research: Awareness, interest, and information-seeking among affected communities in the Netherlands
Relatively high interest but limited active engagement in HIV cure research: Awareness, interest, and information-seeking among affected communities in the Netherlands Open
View article: Likelihood of HIV and recent bacterial sexually transmitted infections among transgender and non-binary individuals in 20 European countries, October 2023 to April 2024
Likelihood of HIV and recent bacterial sexually transmitted infections among transgender and non-binary individuals in 20 European countries, October 2023 to April 2024 Open
Background Global data highlight the disproportionate burden of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among transgender individuals. However, scant data exist for both transgender and non-binary individuals in European HIV/STI sur…
View article: Design and Methods of the “Understanding pre-exposure prophylaxis modalities for HIV prevention in European communities” (PROTECT) Survey
Design and Methods of the “Understanding pre-exposure prophylaxis modalities for HIV prevention in European communities” (PROTECT) Survey Open
Background Despite the increasing availability of oral PrEP in Europe, gaps remain in the coverage of HIV prevention strategies at a population level. Long-acting injectable PrEP (LA PrEP) has the potential to help provide greater HIV prev…
View article: The role of fear as a barrier and facilitator to antiretroviral therapy initiation in Indonesia: insights from patients and providers
The role of fear as a barrier and facilitator to antiretroviral therapy initiation in Indonesia: insights from patients and providers Open
Initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Indonesia poses major challenges, with limited studies on specific ART initiation barriers and facilitators. Using a socioecological approach, we explored, through semi-structured interviews, the …
View article: “Let’s better not choose someone with HIV”: Dutch professionals’ attitudes and job promotion decisions regarding candidates living with HIV and the mediating role of employability concerns
“Let’s better not choose someone with HIV”: Dutch professionals’ attitudes and job promotion decisions regarding candidates living with HIV and the mediating role of employability concerns Open
Despite advancements in HIV health management, workplace stigma against people living with HIV (PLHIV) prevails. However, current literature has focused on labor market access rather than job promotion for PLHIV. This study investigated ho…
View article: Patterns of Chemsex Substance Use and Its Association with HIV Transmission Risk Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Thailand: A Latent Class Analysis
Patterns of Chemsex Substance Use and Its Association with HIV Transmission Risk Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Thailand: A Latent Class Analysis Open
Sexualized substance use or “chemsex” may contribute to the HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thailand. Specific patterns of chemsex use may be associated with different HIV/STI transmission risks. We examined typologie…
View article: Intention and preference to use long-acting injectable PrEP among MSM in the Netherlands: a diffusion of innovation approach
Intention and preference to use long-acting injectable PrEP among MSM in the Netherlands: a diffusion of innovation approach Open
Long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP) is efficacious in preventing HIV among men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) and will be soon available in Europe. This study investigated the intention and preference to use LAI-PrEP am…